Electrician Apprentice 1st - 4th Year - Seminole, TX Job

Do you want to put your skills and experience to good use supporting one of the fastest-growing parts of the energy business? Are you interested in being a key part of the utility industry’s new, competitive landscape? If you’re interested in working for a trustworthy company that’s committed to treating you with respect, training you well and ensuring your safety, consider a position on Xcel Energy’s transmission team.

We are looking for one 1st - 4th Year Electrician Apprentice to join our team in Seminole, TX! This position will participate in and complete our four-year, electrician apprenticship program and will learn and be responsible for construction and maintanance on electricial substations for Xcel Energy. In this position you must be able to communicate well, and able to comprehend instructions and build on previous experience. A good team-work attitude and ability to work well with others is a must.

Required

Successful applicant must have High School diploma or GED and meet the following criteria:

Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Must have passed the behavioral assessment (external only) and Edison Electric Institute's Construction and Skilled Trades Test (CAST).
Must be willing to respond to after hour and weekend call outs.
Must be willing to travel extensively for extended periods of time.
Must be of adequate physical stature to:
A. Lift and maneuver up to 90 lbs.
B. Climb structures up to 100' tall.
C. Perform aerial work in a safety belt in a safe and efficient manner.
D. Use shovels, sledge hammers, 90 lb. jackhammers, and an assortment of hand tools.
E. Work in confined spaces.
Must pass the federal D.O.T. physical examination.
Must be totally committed to safety, quality of work, and customer service.

Must reside within 20 miles of the Seminole, TX Xcel Energy Service Center

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.